ASHER S. and T. M. WILCOX are members of the following family born to Hiram
and Julia (Clark) Wilcox: Mary L., Alonzo S., Asher S., Lorena M., T. M.,
Solon and Abner T. The parents were natives of Vermont, from whence they
emigrated at a very early day to Indiana, settling at Bono in Lawrence
County, where the father died in about 1858. Asher S. Wilcox lived at the
home of his mother until twenty-three years old, attending school and
assisting on the farm, and in that year moved to his present residence where
he has since made his home, engaged in farming and stock-raising. March 19,
1874, his union with Ellen B., daughter of James and Ann (Stutsman) Speaks
was solemnized, the bride's birth occurring August 8, 1849, and that of the
groom April 22, 1843. Thalus M. Wilcox lived with his mother until his
eighteenth year, when he came with his brother to the farm they now own
together, which consists of 662 acres of the best land in Bono Township.
This they have developed finely, and in conjunction with stock-dealing do an
extensive business. He married Miss Susan, daughter of Lewis and Jennie
(Click) Hudelson, March 24, 1880, and Ida May and Ella are their children.
The mother was born December 29, 1861. Both Asher S. and Thalus M. Wilcox
are Democrats, and among the county's best citizens.
Data Entry Volunteer: Diana Flynn "ivie@tima.com"